Sunday, February 24, 2008

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 ParsonageConservative Congregational Christian Conferencehttp://fccnc.blogspot.comEnter to Worship Depart to Serve

We welcome Larry Van Etten to North Collins this morning. No stranger to our fellowship, Mr. Van Etten currently serves as a representative of the Seneca Gospel Mission, a longtime ministry partner of our church. Let’s give him our full attention as he brings a message from God’s word.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, February 26th Ladies Bible Study meets at 8:00 pm at Evie Mann’s home resuming the study “Discovering Who Jesus Is”. If you’re looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining us as we tackle Jesus’ “I AM” statements. See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, February 27th Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Wednesday Night Bible Study meets here at church at 7:00 pm. We’re beginning an in-depth look at the Old Testament book of Daniel. Join us in this casual and interactive time learning what God has done in the past and continues working through us today.

Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper. If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time. Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body. As is our custom, following our Communion Meal, we’ll be enjoying a fellowship meal together.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Sunday, February 17, 2008

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 ParsonageConservative Congregational Christian Conferencehttp://fccnc.blogspot.comEnter to Worship Depart to ServeFebruary 17, 2008

ANNOUNCEMENTSWednesday, February 20th Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Ladies Bible Study will not meet this week. But join us next week (February 26th) at Evie Mann’s as we resume our study “Discovering Who Jesus Is”. If you’re looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining us as we tackle Jesus’ “I AM” statements. The study begins at 8pm. See Alice Yoder for details.

There will be no Wednesday Evening Bible Study this week. Derek will be traveling to Massachusetts as part of his responsibilities on the CCCC Credentials Committee. We will meet up again at 7:00 pm on February 27th. Join us as we begin a new study with a look at Daniel. It’s a casual and interactive time learning what God has done in the past and continues working through us today.

Next Sunday, February 24th, Larry Van Etten, a representative of Seneca Gospel Mission, will bring us our morning message.

Monday, February 11, 2008

Sunday, February 10, 2008

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 ParsonageConservative Congregational Christian Conferencehttp://fccnc.blogspot.comFebruary 10, 2008 Enter to Worship Depart to Serve

Tuesday, February 12th Elders Meeting at the church at 6:30 pm. Come prepared to discuss Chapter 7 in the Elders Handbook.

Ladies Bible Study is studying the “Discovering Who Jesus Is” series. If you’re looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining us as we tackle Jesus’ “I AM” statements. We meet at Evie Mann’s home in Eden at 8:00 pm. See Alice Yoder for details.

Wednesday, February 13th Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer meeting at 7:00 pm. We will bring our several-year-long study of Matthew’s gospel to a close! Join us the following week as we tackle our next subject “Sabbath – What A Difference A Day Makes!” Following that, we will focus our attention on the Old Testament book of Daniel. What better time to join us!

Saturday, February 16thAnnual Church Meeting at 10:00 am.

In an effort to serve the congregation better, the Church Board has authorized the purchase of several listening devices. The personal receivers are small and discreet and will go a long way to help people get the most out of our services. A special contribution has already been earmarked for the $800 purchase, but if you would like to be part of this important project, please designate your contributions, “LISTENING DEVICE PROJECT.”

A CALL IS ISSUED TO THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008 AT 10:00 AM. OFFICERS WILL BE ELECTED, ANNUAL REPORTS GIVEN, AND THE NEW BUDGET ADOPTED. ANY OTHER BUSINESS BY THE PEOPLE WILL ALSO BE TRANSACTED. THE TRUSTEE TERMS THAT EXPIRE ARE LORI CLAPPER AND FRED BOTKO.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York 14111Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 ParsonageConservative Congregational Christian Conferencehttp://fccnc.blogspot.comFebruary 3, 2008 Enter to Worship Depart to Serve

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper*Communion Hymn of Thanksgiving 606 – According to Thy Gracious Word

*Benediction

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tuesday, February 5th Ladies Bible Study has begun a new study in the “Discovering Who Jesus Is” series. If you’re looking for more study, encouragement and prayer in your life, consider joining us as we tackle Jesus’ “I AM” statements. We meet at Evie Mann’s home in Eden at 8:00 pm.

Wednesday, February 6th Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm

Bible Study and Prayer meeting at 7:00 pm. We’re in the final paragraphs of Matthew’s gospel – the Great Cover-up and the Great Commission!

Sunday, February 10th The special anniversary service at Ellington Congregational Church has been postponed for sometime later in the spring. As the time gets closer, Gene VanDette will provide details.

In an effort to serve the congregation better, the Church Board has authorized the purchase of several listening devices. The personal receivers are small and discreet and will go a long way to help people get the most out of our services. A special contribution has already been earmarked for the $800 purchase, but if you would like to be part of this important project, please designate your contributions, “LISTENING DEVICE PROJECT.”

A CALL IS ISSUED TO THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS TO ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2008 AT 10:00 AM. OFFICERS WILL BE ELECTED, ANNUAL REPORTS GIVEN, AND THE NEW BUDGET ADOPTED. ANY OTHER BUSINESS BY THE PEOPLE WILL ALSO BE TRANSACTED. THE TRUSTEE TERMS THAT EXPIRE ARE LORI CLAPPER AND FRED BOTKO.

Our Pastor

Derek Yoder

Welcome to FCC

At FCC, we're celebrating almost two hundred years of Congregational life and faith. A lot has happened since our church was founded in 1817, but some things never change. We remain committed to our vision to glorify God through Christ-centered worship, vigorous Bible teaching, the care and edification of God's people, outreach to our neighbors, and the proclamation of the gospel to other cultures around the world.
Our church covenant concludes with these words, "We agree to seek with the help of the Holy Spirit the unity, purity and glory of the church in doctrine and life, to the praise of our covenant-keeping God." We think that's a vision worth celebrating.
While you're with us, we hope you feel at home. To get to know us better, feel free to take this little brochure home. We hope to see you soon.

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Statement of Faith

The Bible:
We believe that the Bible, consisting of the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, is the actual word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is therefore infallible, authoritative, and fully trustworthy in all its parts and for all of life.
God:
We believe in one God, a spirit, who is the creator of and sovereign over heaven and earth, eternally existent in three persons who are equal in substance and glory; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ:
We believe in Jesus Christ our Lord who is God the Son, and in His pre-existence, virgin birth, incarnation, sinless life, substitutionary atoning death on the cross, His bodily resurrection from death and ascension into heaven, His triumphal intercession at the right hand of the Father, and His future visible return in power and glory.
The Holy Spirit:
We believe in God the Holy Spirit who has come to reprove the world of sin, to regenerate sinful man by applying the benefits of Christ’s redemption, and to indwell the believer, enlightening him and enabling him to be increasingly conformed to the image of Christ, to know and obey the will of God, and to experience all the fruits of righteousness and holiness.
Man:
We believe that man was created as the image of God, but because of Adam’s disobedience he has a sinful nature for which he is personally responsible before a holy God, but that he may be personally reconciled to God through regeneration, repentance from sin, and faith in Christ.
The Resurrection:
We believe in the final resurrection of both the just and the unjust, the lost to eternal punishment in hell, the saved to eternal life in heaven.
Satan:
We believe that God’s defeated enemy, Satan, though a creature, nevertheless continues to be a superhumanly powerful adversary to all righteousness, over whom however, the believer may experience in Christ the victory thoroughly secured by his death and resurrection.
The Church:
We believe that the Church is the spiritual body of Christ, indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and composed of all true believers.

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Ask The Pastor

Derek Yoder appears as a monthly guest on “Ask the Pastor”—a live, televised call-in program featuring a panel of five area pastors who answer questions about life and the Bible from the Bible. “Ask the Pastor” appears on local TCT Network and Dish Network Channel 26. DirecTV does not carry the program. Samples of the program can be found by following the link. Check out our FCC bulletin for upcoming appearances by Pastor Yoder on “Ask the Pastor.”